80s TV Ladies
134 West | Susan Lambert Hatem & Sharon Johnson
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80s TV Ladies is dedicated to the beloved female-driven shows of the 1980s! Do you love 80s pop culture, television and fabulous women? On our show, you’ll hear a breakdown of how these shows got made, how they were influenced by the times and, in turn, how they influenced pop-culture trends to follow. We love discussing the “two-steps forward, one-step-back” lens of media-driven feminism.
Join hosts Susan Lambert Hatem and Sharon Johnson as they talk about the fabulous ladies of television: Cagney & Lacey, Designing Women, A Different World, The Golden Girls and more.
With special guests, TV creators and stars! Do these shows we hold so dear hold up? Let's find out.
Season 1: We examine three “detective duo shows” this season, with multiple episodes and awesome guests for each TV show we cover.
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
Remington Steele
Cagney & Lacey
Season 2: Multiple episodes per TV show exploring representation and behind-the-scenes insight in science fiction, drama and sitcoms!
Queer representation in 70s and 80s
9 to 5 television show
It's a Living
Designing Women
Ladies of the 80s: A Divas Christmas
Star Trek Ladies
Moonlighting
Special guests: Eugenie Ross-Leming, Martha Smith, Robin Bernheim, Stephanie Zimbalist, Evan Ball, Debbie Evans, Barney Rosenzweig, Tyne Daly, Sharon Gless, Karen Arthur, Cynthis Beemis Abrams, Matt Baume, Jane Epsensen, Drew Greenberg, Paul Kreppel, Bryan Edward Hill, Maggie Friedman, Linda Bloodworth-Thomason, Stan Zimmerman, Mary Lou Belli, Nana Visitor, Glenn Gordon Caron, Shery Main and more!
We publish every other Wednesday.
Tell us: Who should we interview and what's your favorite 80s Ladies television show? https://www.80stvladies.com
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Podcast Q&A
Why did you start this show?
I had questions about how women were portrayed in 1980s television. I wanted to start this podcast because it felt like A) it would be super fun and B) it might also answer my more significant question: "How did we get here?" So, I called my friend, Sharon, who I love talking pop culture with, and said, "Do you want to build a podcast?"
What do you hope listeners gain from listening to your show?
😘 - The Facts of Life, A Different World, Cagney & Lacey, Designing Women, Gimme a Break!, The Golden Girls...
Which episode should someone start with?
You can absolutely start anywhere! Listener favorites: Ep. 1 - The First Time w/ Scarecrow and Mrs. King. Ep. 7 - Deep Dark Secrets: Welcome to Remington Steele. Ep. 19 - Cagney & Lacey with Tyne Daly.
Which have been your favourite episodes so far?
My favs: S1 Ep. 10 & 11 - Remington Steele Interview w/ Stephanie Zimbalist. S1 Ep 15 - Stunts of Steele with Living Legend Debbie Evans. S2 Ep. 3 - Say Gay: 70s, 80s and 90s Queer TV with Matt Baume.
Which episode are you most proud of?
So far: S1 Ep 21 - Directing 80s Television with Karen Arthur. - Ms. Arthur was the first woman to win a Primetime Emmy for Directing. I'm so proud we got to interview her, and our conversation was insightful and delightful.
What is your vision for your show?
More 80s. More TV. More Ladies.
What is your favourite other podcast that isn't yours?
You Must Remember This
How did you come up with the name for your podcast?
Well, it's the 80s and ladies rhymed. Suddenly, I had a little theme song in my head...
Tell us a bit about yourself
I'm a theatre and film writer and producer who became a podcaster. I realized recently that my creative endeavors are all wondering, "How did we get here?" and "Does the past affect our present, and what does that mean for our future?" Which leads me to questions like "How is our history truly written?" "Who gets to tell the story?" and "Whose stories are we missing?" Also, I like fun things: TV, games, the environment, puppies, kittens, remarkable stories & tasty snacks.
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How many episodes does 80s TV Ladies have?
80s TV Ladies currently has 81 episodes available.
What topics does 80s TV Ladies cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Podcasts, Tv Reviews and Tv & Film.
What is the most popular episode on 80s TV Ladies?
The episode title 'The Making of Moonlighting | Glenn Gordon Caron, Part 1' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on 80s TV Ladies?
The average episode length on 80s TV Ladies is 62 minutes.
How often are episodes of 80s TV Ladies released?
Episodes of 80s TV Ladies are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of 80s TV Ladies?
The first episode of 80s TV Ladies was released on Jul 6, 2022.
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@amylia
Apr 16
Consistently a fantastic podcast. The hosts always make the shows come back to life and create such a fun vibe to listen to!
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@mel_roth
Aug 10
Love those 80s TV Ladies!
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Nov 28
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Sep 24
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